About the SSAB

The Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) is a statutory body established by the Care Act 2014. It is made up of senior people from organisations who have a role in preventing the neglect and abuse from adults

In this section

What does SSAB do?

Find out about the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB)

Our members

The Board cannot operate effectively without the co-operation and contribution of its member organisations

Our structure and governance

The Safeguarding Adults Board meets on a quarterly basis and is supported by an executive group and a number of multi-agency subgroups

Guidance for Safeguarding Adults in Somerset

The guidance and information for Safeguarding Adults in Somerset contained on these pages is intended for anyone to use

SSAB Newsletters

The SSAB newsletter is created quarterly, sign-up, download or view our current and past issues

Safeguarding leaflets

Campaigns and other media materials with information to help them understand the different types of abuse, how to stay safe, what to do to raise a concern.

Sign up to our newsletter

If you’d like to receive our quarterly e-newsletter, please provide your email

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Are you worried about someone?

Call us

Monday to Friday
8.30am to 5.00pm

0300 123 2224

Emergencies

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call the Police

999

Speak to us

If you want to have a conversation please send us an email

adults@somerset.gov.uk

Our partners and members